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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.12, 1,231.21 and 273.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.12, 1,231.21 and 273.00 is: 409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.12 : 1,231.21 = 273.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.12/1,231.21 = 273.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.12x = 1,231.21 × 273.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.12x = 336,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,125.29/821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.35

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