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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.79, 881.78 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.79, 881.78 and 241.11 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.79 : 881.78 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.79/881.78 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.79x = 881.78 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.79x = 212,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,605.98/587.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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