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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.20, 1,277.48 and 331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.20, 1,277.48 and 331.79 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.20 : 1,277.48 = 331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.20/1,277.48 = 331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.20x = 1,277.48 × 331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.20x = 423,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,847.04/852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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