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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.03, 589.30 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.03, 589.30 and 240.52 is: 331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.03 : 589.30 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.03/589.30 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.03x = 589.30 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.03x = 141,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,737.77/427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.92

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