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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.65, 590.15 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.65, 590.15 and 241.13 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.65 : 590.15 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.65/590.15 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.65x = 590.15 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.65x = 142,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,298.71/427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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