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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.60, 1,319.94 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.60, 1,319.94 and 367 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.60 : 1,319.94 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.60/1,319.94 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.60x = 1,319.94 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.60x = 484,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,417.98/880.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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