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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.20, 1,267.76 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.20, 1,267.76 and 332.20 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.20 : 1,267.76 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.20/1,267.76 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.20x = 1,267.76 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.20x = 421,149.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,149.87/845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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