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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.17, 589.35 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.17, 589.35 and 240.64 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.17 : 589.35 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.17/589.35 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.17x = 589.35 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.17x = 141,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,819.71/427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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