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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 588.76 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 588.76 and 251.92 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 588.76 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/588.76 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 588.76 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 148,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,320.42/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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