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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 651.58 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 651.58 and 273.16 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 651.58 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/651.58 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 651.58 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 177,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,985.59/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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