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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.61, 1,278.99 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.61, 1,278.99 and 332.65 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.61 : 1,278.99 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.61/1,278.99 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.61x = 1,278.99 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.61x = 425,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,456.02/852.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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