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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.27, 881.04 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.27, 881.04 and 176.45 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.27 : 881.04 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.27/881.04 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.27x = 881.04 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.27x = 155,459.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,459.51/587.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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