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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.28, 1,278.90 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.28, 1,278.90 and 332.66 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.28 : 1,278.90 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.28/1,278.90 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.28x = 1,278.90 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.28x = 425,432.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,432.48/853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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