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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.41, 591.09 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.41, 591.09 and 251.32 is: 346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.41 : 591.09 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.41/591.09 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.41x = 591.09 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.41x = 148,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,552.74/428.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.75

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