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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.14, 880.02 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.14, 880.02 and 240.08 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.14 : 880.02 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.14/880.02 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.14x = 880.02 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.14x = 211,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,270.80/587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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