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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.76, 1,279.22 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.76, 1,279.22 and 332.76 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.76 : 1,279.22 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.76/1,279.22 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.76x = 1,279.22 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.76x = 425,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,673.25/852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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