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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 875.88 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 875.88 and 242 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 875.88 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/875.88 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 875.88 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 211,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,962.96/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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