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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.17, 589.51 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.17, 589.51 and 240.65 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.17 : 589.51 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.17/589.51 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.17x = 589.51 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.17x = 141,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,865.58/427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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