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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.07, 1,278.32 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.07, 1,278.32 and 332.53 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.07 : 1,278.32 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.07/1,278.32 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.07x = 1,278.32 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.07x = 425,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,074.89/853.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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