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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.67, 887.91 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.67, 887.91 and 245.01 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.67 : 887.91 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.67/887.91 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.67x = 887.91 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.67x = 217,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,549.24/591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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