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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 592.02 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 592.02 and 251.93 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 592.02 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/592.02 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 592.02 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 149,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,144.64/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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