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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.33, 589.62 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.33, 589.62 and 252.64 is: 348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.33 : 589.62 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.33/589.62 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.33x = 589.62 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.33x = 148,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,961.60/427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.59

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