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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 589.91 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 589.91 and 252.84 is: 348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 589.91 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/589.91 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 589.91 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 149,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,151.58/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.94

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