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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.11, 587.99 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.11, 587.99 and 251.42 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.11 : 587.99 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.11/587.99 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.11x = 587.99 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.11x = 147,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,828.25/426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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