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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.66, 588.82 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.66, 588.82 and 252.04 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.66 : 588.82 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.66/588.82 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.66x = 588.82 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.66x = 148,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,406.19/426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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