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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.84, 889.05 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.84, 889.05 and 241.43 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.84 : 889.05 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.84/889.05 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.84x = 889.05 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.84x = 214,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,643.34/592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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