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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 590.01 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 590.01 and 241.10 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 590.01 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/590.01 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 590.01 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 142,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,251.41/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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