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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.52, 590.03 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.52, 590.03 and 252.88 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.52 : 590.03 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.52/590.03 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.52x = 590.03 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.52x = 149,206.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,206.79/427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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