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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.44, 591.14 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.44, 591.14 and 253.84 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.44 : 591.14 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.44/591.14 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.44x = 591.14 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.44x = 150,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,054.98/428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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