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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.93, 882.81 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.93, 882.81 and 242.52 is: 363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.93 : 882.81 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.93/882.81 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.93x = 882.81 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.93x = 214,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,099.08/588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.54

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