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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,321.04 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,321.04 and 295.58 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,321.04 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,321.04 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,321.04 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 390,473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,473.00/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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