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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.34, 588.47 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.34, 588.47 and 251.74 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.34 : 588.47 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.34/588.47 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.34x = 588.47 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.34x = 148,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,137.24/426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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