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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.49, 1,320.95 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.49, 1,320.95 and 264.21 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.49 : 1,320.95 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.49/1,320.95 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.49x = 1,320.95 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.49x = 349,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,002.67/880.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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