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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.97, 886.67 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.97, 886.67 and 244.33 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.97 : 886.67 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.97/886.67 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.97x = 886.67 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.97x = 216,640.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,640.88/590.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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