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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.70, 883.89 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.70, 883.89 and 242.88 is: 364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.70 : 883.89 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.70/883.89 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.70x = 883.89 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.70x = 214,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,679.20/589.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.05

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