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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.74, 879.92 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.74, 879.92 and 175.80 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.74 : 879.92 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.74/879.92 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.74x = 879.92 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.74x = 154,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,689.94/586.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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