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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.98, 587.84 and 251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.98, 587.84 and 251.31 is: 346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.98 : 587.84 = 251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.98/587.84 = 251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.98x = 587.84 × 251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.98x = 147,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,730.07/425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.80

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