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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.50, 588.57 and 251.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.50, 588.57 and 251.95 is: 347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.50 : 588.57 = 251.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.50/588.57 = 251.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.50x = 588.57 × 251.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.50x = 148,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,290.21/426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.69

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