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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.97, 886.41 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.97, 886.41 and 244.09 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.97 : 886.41 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.97/886.41 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.97x = 886.41 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.97x = 216,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,364.92/590.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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