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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.58, 590.02 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.58, 590.02 and 253.04 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.58 : 590.02 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.58/590.02 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.58x = 590.02 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.58x = 149,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,298.66/427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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