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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.64, 886.96 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.64, 886.96 and 244.76 is: 366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.64 : 886.96 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.64/886.96 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.64x = 886.96 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.64x = 217,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,087.28/591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.93

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