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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.42, 591.24 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.42, 591.24 and 251.38 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.42 : 591.24 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.42/591.24 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.42x = 591.24 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.42x = 148,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,625.71/428.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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