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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.83, 881.74 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.83, 881.74 and 241.35 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.83 : 881.74 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.83/881.74 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.83x = 881.74 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.83x = 212,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,807.95/587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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