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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 590.01 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 590.01 and 252.90 is: 348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 590.01 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/590.01 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 590.01 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 149,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,213.53/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.99

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