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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.81, 1,321.22 and 353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.81, 1,321.22 and 353.66 is: 530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.81 : 1,321.22 = 353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.81/1,321.22 = 353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.81x = 1,321.22 × 353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.81x = 467,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,256.94/880.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.49

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