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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.50, 589.83 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.50, 589.83 and 240.99 is: 332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 589.83 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/589.83 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 589.83 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 142,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,143.13/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.50

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