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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.92, 886.50 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.92, 886.50 and 244.29 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.92 : 886.50 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.92/886.50 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.92x = 886.50 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.92x = 216,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,558.65/590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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