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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.92, 881.66 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.92, 881.66 and 241.24 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.92 : 881.66 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.92/881.66 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.92x = 881.66 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.92x = 212,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,691.66/587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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