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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 590.18 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 590.18 and 253.08 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 590.18 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/590.18 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 590.18 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 149,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,361.49/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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