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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.69, 886.15 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.69, 886.15 and 244.07 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.69 : 886.15 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.69/886.15 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.69x = 886.15 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.69x = 216,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,281.41/590.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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