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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,320.86 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,320.86 and 264.12 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,320.86 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,320.86 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,320.86 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 348,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,865.54/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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