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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.33, 880.99 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.33, 880.99 and 176.50 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.33 : 880.99 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.33/880.99 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.33x = 880.99 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.33x = 155,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,493.38/587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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