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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 882.10 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 882.10 and 241.56 is: 362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 882.10 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/882.10 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 882.10 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 213,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,080.08/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.11

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