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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.86, 882.63 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.86, 882.63 and 242.03 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.86 : 882.63 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.86/882.63 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.86x = 882.63 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.86x = 213,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,622.94/588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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