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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.69, 886.86 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.69, 886.86 and 244.83 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.69 : 886.86 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.69/886.86 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.69x = 886.86 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.69x = 217,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,129.93/591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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