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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.68, 1,321.50 and 360.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.68, 1,321.50 and 360.57 is: 541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.68 : 1,321.50 = 360.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.68/1,321.50 = 360.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.68x = 1,321.50 × 360.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.68x = 476,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,493.26/880.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.05

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