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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 588.48 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 588.48 and 251.83 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 588.48 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/588.48 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 588.48 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 148,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,193.98/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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