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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 590.76 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 590.76 and 251.20 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 590.76 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/590.76 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 590.76 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 148,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,398.91/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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