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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.33, 588.24 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.33, 588.24 and 251.64 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.33 : 588.24 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.33/588.24 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.33x = 588.24 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.33x = 148,024.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,024.71/426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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