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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.12, 1,278.18 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.12, 1,278.18 and 339 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.12 : 1,278.18 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.12/1,278.18 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.12x = 1,278.18 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.12x = 433,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,303.02/852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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