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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,320.99 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,320.99 and 264.51 is: 396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,320.99 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,320.99 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,320.99 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 349,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,415.06/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.65

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