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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 589.72 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 589.72 and 252.64 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 589.72 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/589.72 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 589.72 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 148,986.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,986.86/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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