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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 589.35 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 589.35 and 252.46 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 589.35 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/589.35 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 589.35 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 148,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,787.30/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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