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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 589.85 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 589.85 and 240.94 is: 332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 589.85 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/589.85 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 589.85 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 142,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,115.51/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.48

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