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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.16, 886.71 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.16, 886.71 and 244.39 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.16 : 886.71 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.16/886.71 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.16x = 886.71 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.16x = 216,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,703.06/591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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