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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.09, 1,277.62 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.09, 1,277.62 and 331.93 is: 497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.09 : 1,277.62 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.09/1,277.62 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.09x = 1,277.62 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.09x = 424,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,080.41/852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.69

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