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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.62, 1,277.84 and 332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.62, 1,277.84 and 332.12 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.62 : 1,277.84 = 332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.62/1,277.84 = 332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.62x = 1,277.84 × 332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.62x = 424,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,388.17/852.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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