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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.42, 879.63 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.42, 879.63 and 175.51 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.42 : 879.63 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.42/879.63 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.42x = 879.63 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.42x = 154,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,384.30/586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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