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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.52, 879.91 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.52, 879.91 and 175.64 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.52 : 879.91 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.52/879.91 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.52x = 879.91 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.52x = 154,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,547.39/586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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