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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.20, 588.06 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.20, 588.06 and 251.44 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.20 : 588.06 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.20/588.06 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.20x = 588.06 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.20x = 147,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,860.34/426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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