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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 589.52 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 589.52 and 252.54 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 589.52 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/589.52 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 589.52 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 148,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,877.38/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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