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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.66, 881.69 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.66, 881.69 and 240.98 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.66 : 881.69 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.66/881.69 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.66x = 881.69 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.66x = 212,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,464.04/587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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