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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 590.40 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 590.40 and 253.16 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 590.40 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/590.40 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 590.40 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 149,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,465.66/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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