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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 881.69 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 881.69 and 240.84 is: 361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 881.69 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/881.69 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 881.69 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 212,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,345.02/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.23

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