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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 880.71 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 880.71 and 176.34 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 880.71 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/880.71 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 880.71 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 155,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,304.40/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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