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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.63, 886.72 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.63, 886.72 and 244.75 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.63 : 886.72 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.63/886.72 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.63x = 886.72 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.63x = 217,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,019.06/591.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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