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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.31, 882.20 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.31, 882.20 and 177.37 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.31 : 882.20 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.31/882.20 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.31x = 882.20 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.31x = 156,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,475.81/588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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