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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 588.46 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 588.46 and 251.80 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 588.46 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/588.46 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 588.46 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 148,174.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,174.23/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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