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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.75, 588.99 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.75, 588.99 and 252.09 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 588.99 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/588.99 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 588.99 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 148,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,478.49/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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