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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.14, 880.76 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.14, 880.76 and 240.50 is: 360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.14 : 880.76 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.14/880.76 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.14x = 880.76 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.14x = 211,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,818.98/587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.77

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