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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 591.67 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 591.67 and 254.13 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 591.67 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/591.67 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 591.67 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 150,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,361.10/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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