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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.61, 591.50 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.61, 591.50 and 251.69 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.61 : 591.50 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.61/591.50 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.61x = 591.50 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.61x = 148,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,870.42/428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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