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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 651.17 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 651.17 and 272.80 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 651.17 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/651.17 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 651.17 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 177,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,640.67/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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