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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 882.71 and 241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 882.71 and 241.61 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 882.71 = 241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/882.71 = 241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 882.71 × 241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 213,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,270.36/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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