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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.65, 1,321.04 and 264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.65, 1,321.04 and 264.31 is: 396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.65 : 1,321.04 = 264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.65/1,321.04 = 264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.65x = 1,321.04 × 264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.65x = 349,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,161.44/880.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.48

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