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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.52, 1,200.93 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.52, 1,200.93 and 332 is: 498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.52 : 1,200.93 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.52/1,200.93 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.52x = 1,200.93 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.52x = 398,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,708.76/800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.06

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