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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.91, 1,321.56 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.91, 1,321.56 and 264.66 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.91 : 1,321.56 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.91/1,321.56 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.91x = 1,321.56 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.91x = 349,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,764.07/880.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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