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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.69, 887.65 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.69, 887.65 and 245.07 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.69 : 887.65 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.69/887.65 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.69x = 887.65 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.69x = 217,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,536.39/591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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