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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 590.56 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 590.56 and 241.47 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 590.56 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/590.56 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 590.56 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 142,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,601.92/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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