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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.26, 588.10 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.26, 588.10 and 251.57 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.26 : 588.10 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.26/588.10 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.26x = 588.10 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.26x = 147,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,948.32/426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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