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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.43, 589.84 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.43, 589.84 and 240.91 is: 332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.43 : 589.84 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.43/589.84 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.43x = 589.84 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.43x = 142,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,098.35/427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.45

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