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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 589.98 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 589.98 and 241.03 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 589.98 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/589.98 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 589.98 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 142,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,202.88/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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