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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.82, 886.56 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.82, 886.56 and 244.41 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.82 : 886.56 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.82/886.56 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.82x = 886.56 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.82x = 216,684.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,684.13/590.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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