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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.63, 1,278.14 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.63, 1,278.14 and 332.91 is: 499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.63 : 1,278.14 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.63/1,278.14 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.63x = 1,278.14 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.63x = 425,506.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,506.26/852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.05

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