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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 591.21 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 591.21 and 253.89 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 591.21 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/591.21 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 591.21 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 150,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,102.31/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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