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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.91, 881.56 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.91, 881.56 and 241.18 is: 361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.91 : 881.56 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.91/881.56 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.91x = 881.56 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.91x = 212,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,612.06/587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.64

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