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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.77, 651.72 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.77, 651.72 and 272.57 is: 408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.77 : 651.72 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.77/651.72 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.77x = 651.72 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.77x = 177,639.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,639.32/434.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.58

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