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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.85, 590.43 and 253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.85, 590.43 and 253.19 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.85 : 590.43 = 253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.85/590.43 = 253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.85x = 590.43 × 253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.85x = 149,490.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,490.97/427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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