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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 588.86 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 588.86 and 252.08 is: 347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 588.86 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/588.86 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 588.86 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 148,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,439.83/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.86

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