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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 590.58 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 590.58 and 253.32 is: 349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 590.58 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/590.58 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 590.58 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 149,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,605.73/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.56

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