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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.61, 590.17 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.61, 590.17 and 241.12 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.61 : 590.17 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.61/590.17 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.61x = 590.17 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.61x = 142,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,300.72/427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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