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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.05, 1,277.94 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.05, 1,277.94 and 332.28 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.05 : 1,277.94 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.05/1,277.94 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.05x = 1,277.94 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.05x = 424,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,633.90/852.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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