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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.91, 886.26 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.91, 886.26 and 244.34 is: 366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.91 : 886.26 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.91/886.26 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.91x = 886.26 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.91x = 216,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,544.34/590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.46

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