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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.08, 589.34 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.08, 589.34 and 240.58 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.08 : 589.34 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.08/589.34 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.08x = 589.34 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.08x = 141,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,783.42/427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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