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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.30, 880.95 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.30, 880.95 and 176.44 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.30 : 880.95 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.30/880.95 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.30x = 880.95 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.30x = 155,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,434.82/587.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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