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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 587.88 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 587.88 and 251.44 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 587.88 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/587.88 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 587.88 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 147,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,816.55/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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