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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 652.24 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 652.24 and 272.64 is: 408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 652.24 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/652.24 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 652.24 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 177,826.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,826.71/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.50

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