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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 589.02 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 589.02 and 252.18 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 589.02 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/589.02 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 589.02 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 148,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,539.06/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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