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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 587.81 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 587.81 and 251.22 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 587.81 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/587.81 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 587.81 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 147,669.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,669.63/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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