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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 590.67 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 590.67 and 253.45 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 590.67 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/590.67 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 590.67 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 149,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,705.31/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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