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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.72, 590.28 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.72, 590.28 and 253.24 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.72 : 590.28 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.72/590.28 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.72x = 590.28 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.72x = 149,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,482.51/427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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