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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 589.32 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 589.32 and 252.36 is: 348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 589.32 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/589.32 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 589.32 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 148,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,720.80/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.32

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