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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.16, 886.69 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.16, 886.69 and 244.41 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.16 : 886.69 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.16/886.69 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.16x = 886.69 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.16x = 216,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,715.90/591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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