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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.50, 581.73 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.50, 581.73 and 253.40 is: 349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.50 : 581.73 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.50/581.73 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.50x = 581.73 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.50x = 147,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,410.38/421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.73

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