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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 588.21 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 588.21 and 251.63 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 588.21 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/588.21 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 588.21 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 148,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,008.34/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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