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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 654.35 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 654.35 and 274.32 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 654.35 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/654.35 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 654.35 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 179,499.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,499.92/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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