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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 589.75 and 240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 589.75 and 240.85 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 589.75 = 240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/589.75 = 240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 589.75 × 240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 142,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,041.29/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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