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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.07, 1,277.49 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.07, 1,277.49 and 331.63 is: 497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.07 : 1,277.49 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.07/1,277.49 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.07x = 1,277.49 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.07x = 423,654.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,654.01/852.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.21

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