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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.47, 887.04 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.47, 887.04 and 244.89 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.47 : 887.04 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.47/887.04 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.47x = 887.04 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.47x = 217,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,227.23/591.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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