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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.53, 1,320.45 and 360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.53, 1,320.45 and 360.39 is: 540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.53 : 1,320.45 = 360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.53/1,320.45 = 360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.53x = 1,320.45 × 360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.53x = 475,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,876.98/880.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.44

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