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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.56, 1,320.57 and 295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.56, 1,320.57 and 295.42 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.56 : 1,320.57 = 295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.56/1,320.57 = 295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.56x = 1,320.57 × 295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.56x = 390,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,122.79/880.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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