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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.74, 881.71 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.74, 881.71 and 241.26 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.74 : 881.71 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.74/881.71 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.74x = 881.71 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.74x = 212,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,720.75/587.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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