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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.20, 1,278.33 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.20, 1,278.33 and 332.18 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.20 : 1,278.33 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.20/1,278.33 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.20x = 1,278.33 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.20x = 424,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,641.87/852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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