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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 591.76 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 591.76 and 254.16 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 591.76 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/591.76 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 591.76 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 150,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,401.72/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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