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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.72, 589.98 and 252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.72, 589.98 and 252.94 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.72 : 589.98 = 252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.72/589.98 = 252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.72x = 589.98 × 252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.72x = 149,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,229.54/427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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