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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 652.05 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 652.05 and 272.70 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 652.05 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/652.05 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 652.05 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 177,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,814.04/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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