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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.42, 881.01 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.42, 881.01 and 240.67 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.42 : 881.01 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.42/881.01 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.42x = 881.01 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.42x = 212,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,032.68/587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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