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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.74, 590.18 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.74, 590.18 and 253.04 is: 349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.74 : 590.18 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.74/590.18 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.74x = 590.18 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.74x = 149,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,339.15/427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.14

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