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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.02, 886.46 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.02, 886.46 and 244.11 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.02 : 886.46 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.02/886.46 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.02x = 886.46 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.02x = 216,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,392.53/591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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