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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 588.01 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 588.01 and 251.40 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 588.01 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/588.01 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 588.01 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 147,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,825.71/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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