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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.96, 887.16 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.96, 887.16 and 244.88 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.96 : 887.16 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.96/887.16 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.96x = 887.16 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.96x = 217,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,247.74/591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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