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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.35, 589.71 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.35, 589.71 and 240.84 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.35 : 589.71 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.35/589.71 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.35x = 589.71 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.35x = 142,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,025.76/427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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