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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.69, 590.20 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.69, 590.20 and 253 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.69 : 590.20 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.69/590.20 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.69x = 590.20 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.69x = 149,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,320.60/427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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