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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 588.18 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 588.18 and 251.63 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 588.18 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/588.18 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 588.18 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 148,000.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,000.79/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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