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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 882.79 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 882.79 and 241.79 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 882.79 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/882.79 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 882.79 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 213,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,449.79/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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