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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.29, 590.95 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.29, 590.95 and 251.20 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.29 : 590.95 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.29/590.95 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.29x = 590.95 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.29x = 148,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,446.28/428.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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