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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 591.01 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 591.01 and 241.76 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 591.01 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/591.01 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 591.01 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 142,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,880.45/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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