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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.55, 1,320.94 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.55, 1,320.94 and 264.18 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.55 : 1,320.94 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.55/1,320.94 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.55x = 1,320.94 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.55x = 348,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,965.93/880.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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