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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 589.12 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 589.12 and 252.32 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 589.12 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/589.12 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 589.12 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 148,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,646.76/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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