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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 879.24 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 879.24 and 175.29 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 879.24 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/879.24 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 879.24 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 154,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,118.35/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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