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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 590.10 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 590.10 and 252.92 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 590.10 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/590.10 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 590.10 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 149,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,248.09/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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