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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.73, 591.80 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.73, 591.80 and 254.07 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.73 : 591.80 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.73/591.80 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.73x = 591.80 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.73x = 150,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,357.36/428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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