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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 588.38 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 588.38 and 251.66 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 588.38 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/588.38 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 588.38 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 148,071.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,071.71/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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