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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.94, 883.27 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.94, 883.27 and 241.93 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.94 : 883.27 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.94/883.27 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.94x = 883.27 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.94x = 213,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,686.70/588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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