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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.21, 879.03 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.21, 879.03 and 175.20 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.21 : 879.03 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.21/879.03 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.21x = 879.03 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.21x = 154,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,008.25/586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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