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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.93, 1,321.38 and 360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.93, 1,321.38 and 360.55 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.93 : 1,321.38 = 360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.93/1,321.38 = 360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.93x = 1,321.38 × 360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.93x = 476,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,423.56/880.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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