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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.98, 886.88 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.98, 886.88 and 244.32 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.98 : 886.88 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.98/886.88 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.98x = 886.88 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.98x = 216,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,682.11/590.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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