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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.93, 886.67 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.93, 886.67 and 244.50 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.93 : 886.67 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.93/886.67 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.93x = 886.67 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.93x = 216,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,790.82/590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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