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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 588.80 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 588.80 and 252.08 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 588.80 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/588.80 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 588.80 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 148,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,424.70/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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