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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.50, 1,320.81 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.50, 1,320.81 and 332.64 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.50 : 1,320.81 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.50/1,320.81 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.50x = 1,320.81 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.50x = 439,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,352.99/880.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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