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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.42, 881.08 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.42, 881.08 and 240.68 is: 361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.42 : 881.08 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.42/881.08 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.42x = 881.08 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.42x = 212,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,058.33/587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.00

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