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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 881.51 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 881.51 and 241.17 is: 361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 881.51 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/881.51 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 881.51 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 212,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,593.77/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.75

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