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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.21, 880.88 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.21, 880.88 and 176.33 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.21 : 880.88 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.21/880.88 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.21x = 880.88 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.21x = 155,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,326.89/587.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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