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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.52, 886.61 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.52, 886.61 and 244.53 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.52 : 886.61 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.52/886.61 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.52x = 886.61 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.52x = 216,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,801.52/591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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