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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.29, 880.94 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.29, 880.94 and 176.39 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.29 : 880.94 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.29/880.94 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.29x = 880.94 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.29x = 155,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,389.01/587.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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