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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 587.76 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 587.76 and 251.28 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 587.76 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/587.76 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 587.76 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 147,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,692.33/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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