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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.57, 591.42 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.57, 591.42 and 253.91 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.57 : 591.42 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.57/591.42 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.57x = 591.42 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.57x = 150,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,167.45/428.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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