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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.88, 1,278 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.88, 1,278 and 332.04 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.88 : 1,278 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.88/1,278 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.88x = 1,278 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.88x = 424,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,347.12/851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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