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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 880.96 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 880.96 and 176.40 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 880.96 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/880.96 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 880.96 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 155,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,401.34/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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