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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.63, 587.37 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.63, 587.37 and 251.01 is: 346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.63 : 587.37 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.63/587.37 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.63x = 587.37 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.63x = 147,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,435.74/425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.40

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