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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 883.86 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 883.86 and 242.61 is: 364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 883.86 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/883.86 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 883.86 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 214,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,433.27/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.09

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