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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 589.62 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 589.62 and 252.46 is: 348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 589.62 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/589.62 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 589.62 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 148,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,855.47/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.27

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