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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 879.54 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 879.54 and 175.40 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 879.54 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/879.54 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 879.54 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 154,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,270.87/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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