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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.89, 1,277.99 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.89, 1,277.99 and 332.18 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.89 : 1,277.99 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.89/1,277.99 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.89x = 1,277.99 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.89x = 424,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,514.67/851.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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