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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.72, 653.78 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.72, 653.78 and 273.52 is: 410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.72 : 653.78 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.72/653.78 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.72x = 653.78 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.72x = 178,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,820.95/435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.40

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