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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.80, 882 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.80, 882 and 241.40 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.80 : 882 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.80/882 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.80x = 882 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.80x = 212,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,914.80/587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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