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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.94, 1,278.86 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.94, 1,278.86 and 332.99 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.94 : 1,278.86 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.94/1,278.86 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.94x = 1,278.86 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.94x = 425,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,849.12/852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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