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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.74, 590.30 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.74, 590.30 and 241.26 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.74 : 590.30 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.74/590.30 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.74x = 590.30 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.74x = 142,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,414.57/427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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