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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 652.04 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.56, 652.04 and 272.20 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.56 : 652.04 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.56/652.04 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.56x = 652.04 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.56x = 177,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,485.29/434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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