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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.76, 1,320.95 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.76, 1,320.95 and 360.63 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.76 : 1,320.95 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.76/1,320.95 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.76x = 1,320.95 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.76x = 476,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,375.10/880.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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