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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.37, 653.20 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.37, 653.20 and 272.86 is: 409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.37 : 653.20 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.37/653.20 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.37x = 653.20 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.37x = 178,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,228.20/435.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.38

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