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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 590.27 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 590.27 and 253.17 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 590.27 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/590.27 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 590.27 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 149,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,437.39/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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