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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.27, 886.60 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.27, 886.60 and 244.47 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.27 : 886.60 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.27/886.60 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.27x = 886.60 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.27x = 216,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,747.10/591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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