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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.90, 589.08 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.90, 589.08 and 252.21 is: 348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.90 : 589.08 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.90/589.08 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.90x = 589.08 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.90x = 148,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,571.87/426.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.02

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