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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.42, 591.18 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.42, 591.18 and 253.73 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.42 : 591.18 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.42/591.18 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.42x = 591.18 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.42x = 150,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,000.10/428.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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