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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.38, 589.74 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.38, 589.74 and 240.88 is: 332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.38 : 589.74 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.38/589.74 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.38x = 589.74 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.38x = 142,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,056.57/427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.39

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