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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.53, 1,232.35 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.53, 1,232.35 and 273.64 is: 410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.53 : 1,232.35 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.53/1,232.35 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.53x = 1,232.35 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.53x = 337,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,221.69/821.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.48

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