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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 655.28 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 655.28 and 274.52 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 655.28 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/655.28 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 655.28 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 179,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,887.47/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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