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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.59, 887.39 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.59, 887.39 and 240.35 is: 360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.59 : 887.39 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.59/887.39 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.59x = 887.39 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.59x = 213,284.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,284.19/591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.53

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