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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.54, 589.89 and 252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.54, 589.89 and 252.85 is: 348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.54 : 589.89 = 252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.54/589.89 = 252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.54x = 589.89 × 252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.54x = 149,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,153.69/427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.86

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