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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.75, 588.96 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.75, 588.96 and 252.06 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 588.96 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/588.96 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 588.96 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 148,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,453.26/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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