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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 651.35 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 651.35 and 272.32 is: 408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 651.35 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/651.35 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 651.35 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 177,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,374.27/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.21

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