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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.90, 881.98 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.90, 881.98 and 241.27 is: 361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.90 : 881.98 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.90/881.98 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.90x = 881.98 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.90x = 212,795.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,795.31/587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.96

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