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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.61, 652.14 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.61, 652.14 and 272.21 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.61 : 652.14 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.61/652.14 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.61x = 652.14 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.61x = 177,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,515.77/434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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