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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 590.55 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 590.55 and 251.04 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 590.55 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/590.55 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 590.55 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 148,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,252.71/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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