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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.83, 886.55 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.83, 886.55 and 244.42 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.83 : 886.55 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.83/886.55 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.83x = 886.55 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.83x = 216,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,687.11/590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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