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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.83, 893.40 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.83, 893.40 and 244.11 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.83 : 893.40 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.83/893.40 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.83x = 893.40 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.83x = 218,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,087.87/595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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