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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.74, 590.34 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.74, 590.34 and 241.30 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.74 : 590.34 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.74/590.34 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.74x = 590.34 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.74x = 142,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,449.04/427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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