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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.21, 590.93 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.21, 590.93 and 251.29 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.21 : 590.93 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.21/590.93 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.21x = 590.93 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.21x = 148,494.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,494.80/428.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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