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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.62, 879.90 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.62, 879.90 and 175.76 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.62 : 879.90 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.62/879.90 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.62x = 879.90 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.62x = 154,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,654.41/586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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