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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.11, 885.89 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.11, 885.89 and 244.05 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.11 : 885.89 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.11/885.89 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.11x = 885.89 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.11x = 216,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,202.06/591.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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