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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.93, 590.57 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.93, 590.57 and 241.35 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.93 : 590.57 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.93/590.57 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.93x = 590.57 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.93x = 142,536.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,536.15/427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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