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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.87, 589.37 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.87, 589.37 and 252.27 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.87 : 589.37 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.87/589.37 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.87x = 589.37 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.87x = 148,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,679.11/426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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