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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.72, 1,320.40 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.72, 1,320.40 and 332.61 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.72 : 1,320.40 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.72/1,320.40 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.72x = 1,320.40 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.72x = 439,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,173.71/880.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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