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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.76, 1,321.50 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.76, 1,321.50 and 296 is: 444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.76 : 1,321.50 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.76/1,321.50 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.76x = 1,321.50 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.76x = 391,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,164/880.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.12

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