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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 589.16 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 589.16 and 252.24 is: 348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 589.16 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/589.16 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 589.16 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 148,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,609.72/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.16

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