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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.28, 883.86 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.28, 883.86 and 242.66 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.28 : 883.86 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.28/883.86 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.28x = 883.86 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.28x = 214,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,473.05/589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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