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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.58, 588.62 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.58, 588.62 and 240.03 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.58 : 588.62 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.58/588.62 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.58x = 588.62 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.58x = 141,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,286.95/426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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