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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.57, 879.85 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.57, 879.85 and 175.77 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.57 : 879.85 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.57/879.85 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.57x = 879.85 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.57x = 154,648.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,648.59/586.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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