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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.96, 888.06 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.96, 888.06 and 245.14 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.96 : 888.06 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.96/888.06 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.96x = 888.06 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.96x = 217,699.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,699.03/591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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