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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 882.04 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 882.04 and 241.30 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 882.04 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/882.04 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 882.04 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 212,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,832.75/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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