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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.76, 590.32 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.76, 590.32 and 253.24 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.76 : 590.32 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.76/590.32 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.76x = 590.32 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.76x = 149,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,492.64/427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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