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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.85, 652.58 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.85, 652.58 and 272.64 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.85 : 652.58 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.85/652.58 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.85x = 652.58 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.85x = 177,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,918.05/434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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