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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 590.99 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 590.99 and 253.56 is: 349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 590.99 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/590.99 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 590.99 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 149,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,851.42/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.86

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