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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.21, 588.15 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.21, 588.15 and 251.52 is: 347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.21 : 588.15 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.21/588.15 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.21x = 588.15 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.21x = 147,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,931.49/426.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.09

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