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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 880.46 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 880.46 and 240.20 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 880.46 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/880.46 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 880.46 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 211,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,490.04/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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