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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.42, 879.64 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.42, 879.64 and 175.57 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.42 : 879.64 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.42/879.64 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.42x = 879.64 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.42x = 154,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,434.44/586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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