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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 590.08 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 590.08 and 241.10 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 590.08 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/590.08 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 590.08 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 142,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,268.29/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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