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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.31, 1,235.04 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.31, 1,235.04 and 275.50 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.31 : 1,235.04 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.31/1,235.04 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.31x = 1,235.04 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.31x = 340,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,253.52/823.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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