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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 589.29 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 589.29 and 252.45 is: 348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 589.29 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/589.29 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 589.29 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 148,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,766.26/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.38

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