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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.03, 880.53 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.03, 880.53 and 176.45 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.03 : 880.53 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.03/880.53 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.03x = 880.53 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.03x = 155,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,365.12/587.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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