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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.23, 588.24 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.23, 588.24 and 251.57 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.23 : 588.24 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.23/588.24 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.23x = 588.24 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.23x = 147,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,983.54/426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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