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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 590.86 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 590.86 and 251.18 is: 346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 590.86 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/590.86 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 590.86 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 148,412.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,412.21/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.61

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