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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 588.57 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 588.57 and 251.88 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 588.57 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/588.57 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 588.57 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 148,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,249.01/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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