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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.77, 882.91 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.77, 882.91 and 242.03 is: 362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.77 : 882.91 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.77/882.91 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.77x = 882.91 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.77x = 213,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,690.71/588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.94

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