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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.46, 590.08 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.46, 590.08 and 252.81 is: 348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.46 : 590.08 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.46/590.08 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.46x = 590.08 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.46x = 149,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,178.12/427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.99

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