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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 652.82 and 272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 652.82 and 272.61 is: 409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 652.82 = 272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/652.82 = 272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 652.82 × 272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 177,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,962.68/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.00

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