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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.12, 591.09 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.12, 591.09 and 253.52 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.12 : 591.09 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.12/591.09 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.12x = 591.09 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.12x = 149,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,853.14/428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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