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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 652.86 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 652.86 and 273.24 is: 409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 652.86 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/652.86 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 652.86 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 178,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,387.47/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.10

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