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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.55, 588.54 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.55, 588.54 and 251.91 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.55 : 588.54 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.55/588.54 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.55x = 588.54 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.55x = 148,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,259.11/426.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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