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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 589.64 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 589.64 and 252.59 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 589.64 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/589.64 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 589.64 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 148,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,932.96/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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