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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 881.88 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 881.88 and 246 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 881.88 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/881.88 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 881.88 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 216,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,942.48/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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