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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.56, 588.63 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.56, 588.63 and 251.90 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.56 : 588.63 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.56/588.63 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.56x = 588.63 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.56x = 148,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,275.90/426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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