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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.95, 1,320.52 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.95, 1,320.52 and 332.90 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.95 : 1,320.52 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.95/1,320.52 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.95x = 1,320.52 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.95x = 439,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,601.11/880.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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