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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.41, 880.85 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.41, 880.85 and 176.47 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.41 : 880.85 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.41/880.85 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.41x = 880.85 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.41x = 155,438.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,438.31/587.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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