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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.13, 886.91 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.13, 886.91 and 244.49 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.13 : 886.91 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.13/886.91 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.13x = 886.91 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.13x = 216,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,834.97/591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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