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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.49, 589.92 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.49, 589.92 and 240.98 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.49 : 589.92 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.49/589.92 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.49x = 589.92 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.49x = 142,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,156.57/427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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