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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.50, 588.60 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.50, 588.60 and 251.96 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.50 : 588.60 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.50/588.60 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.50x = 588.60 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.50x = 148,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,303.66/426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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