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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.71, 1,321.83 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.71, 1,321.83 and 360.99 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.71 : 1,321.83 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.71/1,321.83 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.71x = 1,321.83 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.71x = 477,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,167.41/880.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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