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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 588.70 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 588.70 and 240.09 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 588.70 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/588.70 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 588.70 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 141,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,339.08/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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