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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 881.50 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 881.50 and 241 is: 361.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 881.50 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/881.50 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 881.50 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 212,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,441.50/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.44

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