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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 653.97 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 653.97 and 273.20 is: 409.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 653.97 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/653.97 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 653.97 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 178,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,664.60/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.77

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