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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.96, 882.36 and 241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.96, 882.36 and 241.61 is: 362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.96 : 882.36 = 241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.96/882.36 = 241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.96x = 882.36 × 241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.96x = 213,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,190.94/587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.59

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