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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.41, 881.85 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.41, 881.85 and 241.32 is: 361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.41 : 881.85 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.41/881.85 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.41x = 881.85 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.41x = 212,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,811.80/588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.68

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