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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 589.26 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 589.26 and 252.39 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 589.26 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/589.26 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 589.26 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 148,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,723.33/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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