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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.58, 1,320.57 and 279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.58, 1,320.57 and 279.26 is: 418.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.58 : 1,320.57 = 279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.58/1,320.57 = 279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.58x = 1,320.57 × 279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.58x = 368,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,782.38/880.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.79

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