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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.63, 588.74 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.63, 588.74 and 251.97 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.63 : 588.74 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.63/588.74 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.63x = 588.74 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.63x = 148,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,345.45/426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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