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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.50, 1,232.21 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.50, 1,232.21 and 273.53 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.50 : 1,232.21 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.50/1,232.21 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.50x = 1,232.21 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.50x = 337,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,050.17/821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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