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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 589.62 and 252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 589.62 and 252.67 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 589.62 = 252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/589.62 = 252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 589.62 × 252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 148,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,979.29/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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