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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.28, 879.40 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.28, 879.40 and 175.40 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.28 : 879.40 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.28/879.40 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.28x = 879.40 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.28x = 154,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,246.76/586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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