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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.63, 588.73 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.63, 588.73 and 240.12 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.63 : 588.73 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.63/588.73 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.63x = 588.73 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.63x = 141,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,364.72/426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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