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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 880.52 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 880.52 and 240.75 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 880.52 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/880.52 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 880.52 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 211,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,982.86/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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