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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.12, 886.90 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.12, 886.90 and 244.49 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.12 : 886.90 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.12/886.90 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.12x = 886.90 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.12x = 216,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,838.18/591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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