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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 589.63 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 589.63 and 240.76 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 589.63 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/589.63 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 589.63 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 141,956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,956.59/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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