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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.57, 591.39 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.57, 591.39 and 253.88 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.57 : 591.39 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.57/591.39 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.57x = 591.39 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.57x = 150,139.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,139.14/428.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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