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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 879.28 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 879.28 and 175.28 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 879.28 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/879.28 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 879.28 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 154,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,120.20/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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