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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.01, 886.62 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.01, 886.62 and 244.15 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.01 : 886.62 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.01/886.62 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.01x = 886.62 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.01x = 216,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,468.27/591.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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