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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 654.70 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 654.70 and 273.86 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 654.70 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/654.70 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 654.70 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 179,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,296.14/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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