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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.98, 882.01 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.98, 882.01 and 177.08 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.98 : 882.01 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.98/882.01 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.98x = 882.01 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.98x = 156,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,186.33/587.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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