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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.45, 591.17 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.45, 591.17 and 253.71 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.45 : 591.17 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.45/591.17 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.45x = 591.17 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.45x = 149,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,984.47/428.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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