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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.21, 651.27 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.21, 651.27 and 272.21 is: 408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.21 : 651.27 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.21/651.27 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.21x = 651.27 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.21x = 177,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,282.21/434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.29

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