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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.46, 884.97 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.46, 884.97 and 243.66 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.46 : 884.97 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.46/884.97 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.46x = 884.97 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.46x = 215,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,631.79/590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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