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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.92, 886.03 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.92, 886.03 and 244.49 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.92 : 886.03 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.92/886.03 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.92x = 886.03 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.92x = 216,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,620.43/590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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