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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.39, 1,231.62 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.39, 1,231.62 and 273.42 is: 409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.39 : 1,231.62 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.39/1,231.62 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.39x = 1,231.62 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.39x = 336,749.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,749.54/821.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.98

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