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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.21, 882.35 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.21, 882.35 and 177.34 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.21 : 882.35 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.21/882.35 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.21x = 882.35 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.21x = 156,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,470.65/588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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