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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.00, 882.41 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.00, 882.41 and 241.64 is: 362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.00 : 882.41 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.00/882.41 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.00x = 882.41 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.00x = 213,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,228.86/588.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.64

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