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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.06, 886.53 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.06, 886.53 and 244.32 is: 366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.06 : 886.53 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.06/886.53 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.06x = 886.53 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.06x = 216,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,597.01/591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.46

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