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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.04, 652.14 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.04, 652.14 and 272.34 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.04 : 652.14 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.04/652.14 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.04x = 652.14 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.04x = 177,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,603.81/435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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