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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 587.78 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 587.78 and 251.24 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 587.78 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/587.78 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 587.78 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 147,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,669.65/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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