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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.50, 1,277.95 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.50, 1,277.95 and 332.48 is: 498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.50 : 1,277.95 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.50/1,277.95 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.50x = 1,277.95 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.50x = 424,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,892.82/852.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.41

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