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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.45, 881.91 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.45, 881.91 and 241.40 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.45 : 881.91 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.45/881.91 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.45x = 881.91 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.45x = 212,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,888.66/588.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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