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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.30, 588.06 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.30, 588.06 and 251.61 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.30 : 588.06 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.30/588.06 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.30x = 588.06 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.30x = 147,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,961.78/426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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