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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 589.94 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 589.94 and 252.81 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 589.94 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/589.94 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 589.94 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 149,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,142.73/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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