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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.50, 1,320.77 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.50, 1,320.77 and 332.94 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.50 : 1,320.77 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.50/1,320.77 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.50x = 1,320.77 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.50x = 439,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,736.75/880.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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