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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 587.79 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 587.79 and 251.25 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 587.79 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/587.79 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 587.79 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 147,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,682.24/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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