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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.22, 882.28 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.22, 882.28 and 177.32 is: 265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.22 : 882.28 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.22/882.28 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.22x = 882.28 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.22x = 156,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,448.32/588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.97

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