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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.55, 589.95 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.55, 589.95 and 241.02 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.55 : 589.95 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.55/589.95 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.55x = 589.95 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.55x = 142,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,189.75/427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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