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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.65, 881.24 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.65, 881.24 and 241.16 is: 361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.65 : 881.24 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.65/881.24 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.65x = 881.24 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.65x = 212,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,519.84/587.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.64

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