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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.16, 589.46 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.16, 589.46 and 252.50 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.16 : 589.46 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.16/589.46 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.16x = 589.46 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.16x = 148,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,838.65/427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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