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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 589.56 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 589.56 and 252.52 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 589.56 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/589.56 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 589.56 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 148,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,871.48/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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