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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.31, 588.28 and 251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.31, 588.28 and 251.65 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.31 : 588.28 = 251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.31/588.28 = 251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.31x = 588.28 × 251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.31x = 148,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,040.66/426.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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