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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,320.78 and 360.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,320.78 and 360.53 is: 540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,320.78 = 360.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,320.78 = 360.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,320.78 × 360.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 476,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,180.81/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.80

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