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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.23, 1,278.16 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.23, 1,278.16 and 332.25 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.23 : 1,278.16 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.23/1,278.16 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.23x = 1,278.16 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.23x = 424,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,660.61/852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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