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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.78, 590.39 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.78, 590.39 and 253.13 is: 349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.78 : 590.39 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.78/590.39 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.78x = 590.39 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.78x = 149,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,442.15/427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.34

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