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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.58, 1,232.10 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.58, 1,232.10 and 273.66 is: 410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.58 : 1,232.10 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.58/1,232.10 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.58x = 1,232.10 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.58x = 337,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,176.49/821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.40

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