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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 651.60 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 651.60 and 272.32 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 651.60 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/651.60 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 651.60 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 177,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,443.71/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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