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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.72, 587.50 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.72, 587.50 and 251.07 is: 346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.72 : 587.50 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.72/587.50 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.72x = 587.50 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.72x = 147,502.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,502.21/425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.48

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