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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.19, 589.53 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.19, 589.53 and 240.69 is: 332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.19 : 589.53 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.19/589.53 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.19x = 589.53 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.19x = 141,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,893.98/427.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.16

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