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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.25, 587.93 and 251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.25, 587.93 and 251.59 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.25 : 587.93 = 251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.25/587.93 = 251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.25x = 587.93 × 251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.25x = 147,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,915.68/426.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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