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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 880.83 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 880.83 and 240.83 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 880.83 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/880.83 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 880.83 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 212,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,130.29/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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