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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.39, 1,231.68 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.39, 1,231.68 and 273.56 is: 410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.39 : 1,231.68 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.39/1,231.68 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.39x = 1,231.68 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.39x = 336,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,938.38/821.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.21

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