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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.80, 1,278.60 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.80, 1,278.60 and 332.60 is: 498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.80 : 1,278.60 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.80/1,278.60 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.80x = 1,278.60 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.80x = 425,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,262.36/852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.67

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