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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.66, 1,321.50 and 360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.66, 1,321.50 and 360.58 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.66 : 1,321.50 = 360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.66/1,321.50 = 360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.66x = 1,321.50 × 360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.66x = 476,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,506.47/880.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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