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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.75, 588.95 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.75, 588.95 and 240.27 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 588.95 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/588.95 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 588.95 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 141,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,507.02/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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