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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 880.68 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 880.68 and 176.26 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 880.68 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/880.68 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 880.68 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 155,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,226.46/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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