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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.17, 880.76 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.17, 880.76 and 240.55 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.17 : 880.76 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.17/880.76 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.17x = 880.76 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.17x = 211,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,868.82/587.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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