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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.57, 589.98 and 241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.57, 589.98 and 241.06 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.57 : 589.98 = 241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.57/589.98 = 241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.57x = 589.98 × 241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.57x = 142,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,220.58/427.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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