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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.63, 590.17 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.63, 590.17 and 241.17 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.63 : 590.17 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.63/590.17 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.63x = 590.17 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.63x = 142,329.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,329.61/427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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