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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.71, 653.52 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.71, 653.52 and 273.71 is: 410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.71 : 653.52 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.71/653.52 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.71x = 653.52 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.71x = 178,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,874.96/435.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.54

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