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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 589.99 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 589.99 and 253.09 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 589.99 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/589.99 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 589.99 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 149,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,320.57/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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