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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.88, 1,320.03 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.88, 1,320.03 and 332.51 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.88 : 1,320.03 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.88/1,320.03 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.88x = 1,320.03 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.88x = 438,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,916.58/880.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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