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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,320.84 and 264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,320.84 and 264.23 is: 396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,320.84 = 264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,320.84 = 264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,320.84 × 264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 349,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,003.90/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.35

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