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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.88, 589.17 and 252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.88, 589.17 and 252.33 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.88 : 589.17 = 252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.88/589.17 = 252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.88x = 589.17 × 252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.88x = 148,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,665.27/426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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