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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.54, 590.07 and 252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.54, 590.07 and 252.94 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.54 : 590.07 = 252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.54/590.07 = 252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.54x = 590.07 × 252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.54x = 149,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,252.31/427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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