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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.45, 1,278.80 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.45, 1,278.80 and 332.70 is: 499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.45 : 1,278.80 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.45/1,278.80 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.45x = 1,278.80 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.45x = 425,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,456.76/852.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.10

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