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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 590.72 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 590.72 and 241.55 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 590.72 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/590.72 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 590.72 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 142,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,688.69/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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