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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.10, 886.47 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.10, 886.47 and 244.42 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.10 : 886.47 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.10/886.47 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.10x = 886.47 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.10x = 216,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,671.00/591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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