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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 590.16 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 590.16 and 253 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 590.16 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/590.16 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 590.16 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 149,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,310.48/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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