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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.29, 882.50 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.29, 882.50 and 177.44 is: 266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.29 : 882.50 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.29/882.50 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.29x = 882.50 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.29x = 156,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,585.50/588.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.17

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