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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 587.81 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 587.81 and 251.27 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 587.81 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/587.81 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 587.81 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 147,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,697.76/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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