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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 590.77 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 590.77 and 241.56 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 590.77 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/590.77 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 590.77 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 142,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,706.40/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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