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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 590.43 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 590.43 and 241.32 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 590.43 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/590.43 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 590.43 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 142,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,482.57/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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