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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.82, 587.37 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.82, 587.37 and 251.13 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.82 : 587.37 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.82/587.37 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.82x = 587.37 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.82x = 147,506.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,506.23/425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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