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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.40, 878.96 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.40, 878.96 and 244 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.40 : 878.96 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.40/878.96 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.40x = 878.96 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.40x = 214,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,466.24/586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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