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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 881.69 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 881.69 and 240.83 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 881.69 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/881.69 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 881.69 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 212,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,331.79/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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