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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.59, 588.71 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.59, 588.71 and 240.06 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.59 : 588.71 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.59/588.71 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.59x = 588.71 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.59x = 141,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,324.52/426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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