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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.58, 590.07 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.58, 590.07 and 241.12 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.58 : 590.07 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.58/590.07 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.58x = 590.07 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.58x = 142,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,277.68/427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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