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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 589.60 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 589.60 and 252.60 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 589.60 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/589.60 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 589.60 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 148,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,932.96/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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