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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 653.73 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 653.73 and 271.50 is: 406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 653.73 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/653.73 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 653.73 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 177,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,487.70/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.73

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