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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.83, 590.13 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.83, 590.13 and 253.14 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.83 : 590.13 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.83/590.13 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.83x = 590.13 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.83x = 149,385.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,385.51/427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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