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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.44, 887.13 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.44, 887.13 and 244.79 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.44 : 887.13 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.44/887.13 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.44x = 887.13 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.44x = 217,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,160.55/591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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