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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.72, 1,320.68 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.72, 1,320.68 and 332.52 is: 498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.72 : 1,320.68 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.72/1,320.68 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.72x = 1,320.68 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.72x = 439,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,152.51/880.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.63

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