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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.87, 590.43 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.87, 590.43 and 241.37 is: 333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.87 : 590.43 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.87/590.43 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.87x = 590.43 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.87x = 142,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,512.26/427.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.07

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