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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.23, 1,278.07 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.23, 1,278.07 and 332.10 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.23 : 1,278.07 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.23/1,278.07 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.23x = 1,278.07 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.23x = 424,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,445.75/852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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