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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 588.49 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 588.49 and 251.88 is: 347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 588.49 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/588.49 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 588.49 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 148,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,228.86/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.38

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