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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.54, 653.52 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.54, 653.52 and 273.18 is: 409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.54 : 653.52 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.54/653.52 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.54x = 653.52 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.54x = 178,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,528.59/435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.90

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