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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.74, 887.94 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.74, 887.94 and 245.31 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.74 : 887.94 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.74/887.94 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.74x = 887.94 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.74x = 217,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,820.56/591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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