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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 589.36 and 240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 589.36 and 240.53 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 589.36 = 240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/589.36 = 240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 589.36 × 240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 141,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,758.76/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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