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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.01, 887.42 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.01, 887.42 and 244.86 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.01 : 887.42 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.01/887.42 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.01x = 887.42 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.01x = 217,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,295.76/592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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