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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.09, 590.72 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.09, 590.72 and 241.56 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.09 : 590.72 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.09/590.72 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.09x = 590.72 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.09x = 142,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,693.45/428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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