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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.90, 1,278.71 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.90, 1,278.71 and 332.83 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.90 : 1,278.71 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.90/1,278.71 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.90x = 1,278.71 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.90x = 425,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,598.76/852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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