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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 652.32 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 652.32 and 272.97 is: 409.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 652.32 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/652.32 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 652.32 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 178,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,063.79/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.12

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