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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.46, 881.18 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.46, 881.18 and 240.71 is: 361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.46 : 881.18 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.46/881.18 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.46x = 881.18 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.46x = 212,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,104.13/587.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.05

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