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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 587.97 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 587.97 and 251.42 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 587.97 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/587.97 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 587.97 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 147,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,827.42/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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