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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.11, 590.79 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.11, 590.79 and 241.60 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.11 : 590.79 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.11/590.79 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.11x = 590.79 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.11x = 142,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,733.39/428.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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