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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 588.60 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 588.60 and 251.82 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 588.60 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/588.60 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 588.60 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 148,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,221.25/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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