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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.22, 881.34 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.22, 881.34 and 241.20 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.22 : 881.34 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.22/881.34 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.22x = 881.34 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.22x = 212,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,579.21/587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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