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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.59, 883.64 and 242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.59, 883.64 and 242.53 is: 363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.59 : 883.64 = 242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.59/883.64 = 242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.59x = 883.64 × 242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.59x = 214,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,309.21/589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.49

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