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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.39, 881.23 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.39, 881.23 and 176.52 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.39 : 881.23 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.39/881.23 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.39x = 881.23 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.39x = 155,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,554.72/587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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