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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.44, 881.56 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.44, 881.56 and 240.88 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.44 : 881.56 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.44/881.56 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.44x = 881.56 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.44x = 212,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,350.17/587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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