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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 590.64 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 590.64 and 253.28 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 590.64 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/590.64 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 590.64 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 149,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,597.30/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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