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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.13, 886.18 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.13, 886.18 and 244.25 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.13 : 886.18 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.13/886.18 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.13x = 886.18 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.13x = 216,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,443.81/591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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