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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 587.78 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 587.78 and 251.34 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 587.78 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/587.78 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 587.78 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 147,732.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,732.63/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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