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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.62, 589.95 and 252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.62, 589.95 and 252.93 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.62 : 589.95 = 252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.62/589.95 = 252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.62x = 589.95 × 252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.62x = 149,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,216.05/427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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