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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.97, 1,321.65 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.97, 1,321.65 and 264.73 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.97 : 1,321.65 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.97/1,321.65 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.97x = 1,321.65 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.97x = 349,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,880.40/880.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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