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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.80, 1,232.30 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.80, 1,232.30 and 273.80 is: 410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.80 : 1,232.30 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.80/1,232.30 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.80x = 1,232.30 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.80x = 337,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,402.37/821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.57

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