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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.65, 1,320.75 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.65, 1,320.75 and 264.20 is: 396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.65 : 1,320.75 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.65/1,320.75 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.65x = 1,320.75 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.65x = 348,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,935.55/880.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.23

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