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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 588.96 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 588.96 and 251.96 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 588.96 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/588.96 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 588.96 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 148,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,394.36/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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