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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.46, 588.70 and 251.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.46, 588.70 and 251.81 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.46 : 588.70 = 251.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.46/588.70 = 251.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.46x = 588.70 × 251.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.46x = 148,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,240.55/426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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