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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 588.24 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 588.24 and 251.62 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 588.24 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/588.24 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 588.24 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 148,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,012.95/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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