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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.50, 590.02 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.50, 590.02 and 252.86 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 590.02 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/590.02 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 590.02 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 149,188.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,188.87/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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