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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.77, 886.33 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.77, 886.33 and 244.13 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.77 : 886.33 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.77/886.33 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.77x = 886.33 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.77x = 216,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,376.94/590.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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