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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.26, 884.34 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.26, 884.34 and 242.82 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.26 : 884.34 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.26/884.34 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.26x = 884.34 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.26x = 214,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,735.44/589.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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