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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.76, 875.62 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.76, 875.62 and 241.76 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.76 : 875.62 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.76/875.62 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.76x = 875.62 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.76x = 211,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,689.89/583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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