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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.62, 880.69 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.62, 880.69 and 240.56 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.62 : 880.69 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.62/880.69 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.62x = 880.69 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.62x = 211,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,858.79/587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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