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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.64, 879.95 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.64, 879.95 and 175.78 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.64 : 879.95 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.64/879.95 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.64x = 879.95 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.64x = 154,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,677.61/586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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