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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.32, 589.70 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.32, 589.70 and 252.66 is: 348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.32 : 589.70 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.32/589.70 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.32x = 589.70 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.32x = 148,994.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,994.23/427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.67

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