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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,320.66 and 393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,320.66 and 393.44 is: 590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,320.66 = 393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,320.66 = 393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,320.66 × 393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 519,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,600.47/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.11

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