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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.92, 651.89 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.92, 651.89 and 271.72 is: 408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.92 : 651.89 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.92/651.89 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.92x = 651.89 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.92x = 177,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,131.55/433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.21

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