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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.62, 590.22 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.62, 590.22 and 253.02 is: 349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.62 : 590.22 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.62/590.22 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.62x = 590.22 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.62x = 149,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,337.46/427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.23

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