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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.33, 1,231.73 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.33, 1,231.73 and 273.36 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.33 : 1,231.73 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.33/1,231.73 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.33x = 1,231.73 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.33x = 336,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,706.91/821.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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