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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 590.87 and 251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 590.87 and 251.23 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 590.87 = 251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/590.87 = 251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 590.87 × 251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 148,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,443.42/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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