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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.56, 1,232.24 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.56, 1,232.24 and 273.60 is: 410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.56 : 1,232.24 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.56/1,232.24 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.56x = 1,232.24 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.56x = 337,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,140.86/821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.37

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