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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.71, 887.67 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.71, 887.67 and 244.85 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.71 : 887.67 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.71/887.67 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.71x = 887.67 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.71x = 217,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,344.78/591.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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