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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.04, 882.08 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.04, 882.08 and 177.19 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.04 : 882.08 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.04/882.08 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.04x = 882.08 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.04x = 156,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,295.76/588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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