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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.42, 591.30 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.42, 591.30 and 253.80 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.42 : 591.30 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.42/591.30 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.42x = 591.30 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.42x = 150,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,071.94/428.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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