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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.44, 591 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.44, 591 and 253.72 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.44 : 591 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.44/591 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.44x = 591 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.44x = 149,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,948.52/428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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