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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.49, 1,231.55 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.49, 1,231.55 and 273.38 is: 409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.49 : 1,231.55 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.49/1,231.55 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.49x = 1,231.55 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.49x = 336,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,676.18/821.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.84

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