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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.62, 653.58 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.62, 653.58 and 273.11 is: 409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.62 : 653.58 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.62/653.58 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.62x = 653.58 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.62x = 178,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,494.60/435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.75

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