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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.95, 587.80 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.95, 587.80 and 251.29 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.95 : 587.80 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.95/587.80 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.95x = 587.80 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.95x = 147,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,704.07/425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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