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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 589.87 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 589.87 and 240.93 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 589.87 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/589.87 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 589.87 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 142,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,117.38/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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