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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.50, 589.98 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.50, 589.98 and 252.96 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 589.98 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/589.98 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 589.98 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 149,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,241.34/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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