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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 882.64 and 241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 882.64 and 241.69 is: 362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 882.64 = 241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/882.64 = 241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 882.64 × 241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 213,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,323.65/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.52

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