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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 653.22 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 653.22 and 272.70 is: 409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 653.22 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/653.22 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 653.22 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 178,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,133.09/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.02

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