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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.44, 881.39 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.44, 881.39 and 241.03 is: 361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.44 : 881.39 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.44/881.39 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.44x = 881.39 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.44x = 212,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,441.43/587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.64

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