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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 882.60 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 882.60 and 246 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 882.60 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/882.60 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 882.60 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 217,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,119.60/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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