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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.17, 589.46 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.17, 589.46 and 240.62 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.17 : 589.46 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.17/589.46 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.17x = 589.46 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.17x = 141,835.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,835.87/427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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