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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 588.20 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 588.20 and 251.69 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 588.20 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/588.20 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 588.20 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 148,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,039.86/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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