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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.83, 588.87 and 252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.83, 588.87 and 252.23 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.83 : 588.87 = 252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.83/588.87 = 252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.83x = 588.87 × 252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.83x = 148,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,527.74/426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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