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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.60, 1,320.22 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.60, 1,320.22 and 333.24 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.60 : 1,320.22 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.60/1,320.22 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.60x = 1,320.22 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.60x = 439,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,950.11/880.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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