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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.67, 879.96 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.67, 879.96 and 244.67 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.67 : 879.96 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.67/879.96 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.67x = 879.96 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.67x = 215,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,299.81/586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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