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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.38, 886.34 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.38, 886.34 and 244.50 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.38 : 886.34 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.38/886.34 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.38x = 886.34 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.38x = 216,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,710.13/591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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