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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 591.57 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 591.57 and 254.07 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 591.57 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/591.57 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 591.57 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 150,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,300.19/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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