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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 882.84 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 882.84 and 242.37 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 882.84 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/882.84 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 882.84 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 213,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,973.93/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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