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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.53, 1,278.23 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.53, 1,278.23 and 332.58 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.53 : 1,278.23 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.53/1,278.23 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.53x = 1,278.23 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.53x = 425,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,115.14/852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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