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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.39, 881.13 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.39, 881.13 and 240.75 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.39 : 881.13 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.39/881.13 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.39x = 881.13 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.39x = 212,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,132.05/587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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