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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 591.32 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 591.32 and 253.86 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 591.32 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/591.32 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 591.32 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 150,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,112.50/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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