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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.08, 1,277.75 and 331.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.08, 1,277.75 and 331.78 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.08 : 1,277.75 = 331.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.08/1,277.75 = 331.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.08x = 1,277.75 × 331.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.08x = 423,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,931.90/852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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