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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.37, 1,230.32 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.37, 1,230.32 and 272.55 is: 408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.37 : 1,230.32 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.37/1,230.32 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.37x = 1,230.32 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.37x = 335,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,323.72/820.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.75

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