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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 650.83 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 650.83 and 272.18 is: 407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 650.83 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/650.83 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 650.83 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 177,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,142.91/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.77

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