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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 882.27 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 882.27 and 177.42 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 882.27 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/882.27 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 882.27 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 156,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,532.34/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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