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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 589.90 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 589.90 and 252.69 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 589.90 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/589.90 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 589.90 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 149,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,061.83/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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