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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.98, 589.29 and 252.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.98, 589.29 and 252.35 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.98 : 589.29 = 252.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.98/589.29 = 252.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.98x = 589.29 × 252.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.98x = 148,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,707.33/426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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