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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 591.52 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 591.52 and 253.92 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 591.52 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/591.52 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 591.52 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 150,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,198.76/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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