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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 589.89 and 252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 589.89 and 252.73 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 589.89 = 252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/589.89 = 252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 589.89 × 252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 149,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,082.90/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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