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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.67, 887.46 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.67, 887.46 and 244.90 is: 367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.67 : 887.46 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.67/887.46 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.67x = 887.46 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.67x = 217,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,338.95/591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.33

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