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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.50, 591.40 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.50, 591.40 and 253.86 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.50 : 591.40 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.50/591.40 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.50x = 591.40 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.50x = 150,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,132.80/428.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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