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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 591.44 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 591.44 and 253.94 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 591.44 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/591.44 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 591.44 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 150,190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,190.27/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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