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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.33, 1,278.98 and 332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.33, 1,278.98 and 332.69 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.33 : 1,278.98 = 332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.33/1,278.98 = 332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.33x = 1,278.98 × 332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.33x = 425,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,503.86/852.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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