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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.71, 1,320.03 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.71, 1,320.03 and 360.11 is: 539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.71 : 1,320.03 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.71/1,320.03 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.71x = 1,320.03 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.71x = 475,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,359.30/880.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.75

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