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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.71, 587.60 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.71, 587.60 and 251.11 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.71 : 587.60 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.71/587.60 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.71x = 587.60 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.71x = 147,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,552.24/425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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