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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.68, 884.58 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.68, 884.58 and 243.16 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.68 : 884.58 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.68/884.58 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.68x = 884.58 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.68x = 215,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,094.47/589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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