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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.65, 883.26 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.65, 883.26 and 242.09 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.65 : 883.26 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.65/883.26 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.65x = 883.26 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.65x = 213,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,827.31/588.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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