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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 654.53 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 654.53 and 272.50 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 654.53 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/654.53 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 654.53 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 178,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,357.96/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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