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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.20, 879.27 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.20, 879.27 and 175.33 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.20 : 879.27 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.20/879.27 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.20x = 879.27 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.20x = 154,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,162.41/586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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