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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.43, 591.26 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.43, 591.26 and 241.94 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.43 : 591.26 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.43/591.26 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.43x = 591.26 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.43x = 143,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,049.44/428.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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