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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.54, 588.66 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.54, 588.66 and 240.04 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.54 : 588.66 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.54/588.66 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.54x = 588.66 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.54x = 141,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,301.95/426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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