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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 590.30 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 590.30 and 241.24 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 590.30 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/590.30 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 590.30 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 142,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,404.58/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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