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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.55, 1,320.90 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.55, 1,320.90 and 360.59 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.55 : 1,320.90 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.55/1,320.90 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.55x = 1,320.90 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.55x = 476,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,303.33/880.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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