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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 587.82 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 587.82 and 251.30 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 587.82 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/587.82 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 587.82 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 147,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,719.17/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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