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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.04, 589.28 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.04, 589.28 and 240.56 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.04 : 589.28 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.04/589.28 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.04x = 589.28 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.04x = 141,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,757.20/427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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