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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.17, 590.73 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.17, 590.73 and 241.64 is: 333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.17 : 590.73 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.17/590.73 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.17x = 590.73 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.17x = 142,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,744.00/428.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.38

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