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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 590.72 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 590.72 and 253.41 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 590.72 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/590.72 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 590.72 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 149,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,694.36/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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