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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.45, 588.45 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.45, 588.45 and 251.79 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.45 : 588.45 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.45/588.45 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.45x = 588.45 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.45x = 148,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,165.83/426.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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