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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 588.42 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 588.42 and 251.64 is: 347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 588.42 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/588.42 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 588.42 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 148,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,070.01/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.24

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