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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.87, 590.75 and 253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.87, 590.75 and 253.27 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.87 : 590.75 = 253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.87/590.75 = 253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.87x = 590.75 × 253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.87x = 149,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,619.25/427.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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