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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.24, 1,231.36 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.24, 1,231.36 and 273.20 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.24 : 1,231.36 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.24/1,231.36 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.24x = 1,231.36 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.24x = 336,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,407.55/821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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