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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.85, 653.59 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.85, 653.59 and 273.55 is: 410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.85 : 653.59 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.85/653.59 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.85x = 653.59 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.85x = 178,789.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,789.54/435.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.21

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