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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 590.96 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 590.96 and 251.28 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 590.96 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/590.96 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 590.96 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 148,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,497.06/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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