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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.49, 589.93 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.49, 589.93 and 240.99 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.49 : 589.93 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.49/589.93 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.49x = 589.93 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.49x = 142,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,167.23/427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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