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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.57, 588.58 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.57, 588.58 and 240.04 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.57 : 588.58 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.57/588.58 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.57x = 588.58 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.57x = 141,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,281.54/426.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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