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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.49, 581.67 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.49, 581.67 and 253.53 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.49 : 581.67 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.49/581.67 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.49x = 581.67 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.49x = 147,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,470.80/421.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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