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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.69, 881.64 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.69, 881.64 and 241.21 is: 361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.69 : 881.64 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.69/881.64 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.69x = 881.64 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.69x = 212,663.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,663.09/587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.86

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