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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.02, 1,231.52 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.02, 1,231.52 and 273.24 is: 409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.02 : 1,231.52 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.02/1,231.52 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.02x = 1,231.52 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.02x = 336,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,500.52/821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.86

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