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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.73, 881.30 and 241.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.73, 881.30 and 241.00 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.73 : 881.30 = 241.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.73/881.30 = 241.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.73x = 881.30 × 241.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.73x = 212,391.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,391.70/587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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