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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 591.03 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 591.03 and 251.36 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 591.03 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/591.03 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 591.03 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 148,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,558.35/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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