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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.73, 1,321.08 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.73, 1,321.08 and 264.44 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.73 : 1,321.08 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.73/1,321.08 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.73x = 1,321.08 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.73x = 349,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,346.40/880.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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