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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.83, 1,279.75 and 332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.83, 1,279.75 and 332.81 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.83 : 1,279.75 = 332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.83/1,279.75 = 332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.83x = 1,279.75 × 332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.83x = 425,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,909.36/852.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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