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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.07, 587.87 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.07, 587.87 and 251.38 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.07 : 587.87 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.07/587.87 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.07x = 587.87 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.07x = 147,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,778.76/426.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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