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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 588.75 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 588.75 and 251.96 is: 347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 588.75 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/588.75 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 588.75 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 148,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,341.45/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.62

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