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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.52, 1,278.18 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.52, 1,278.18 and 332.09 is: 497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.52 : 1,278.18 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.52/1,278.18 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.52x = 1,278.18 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.52x = 424,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,470.80/852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.90

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