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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.31, 882.65 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.31, 882.65 and 177.44 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.31 : 882.65 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.31/882.65 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.31x = 882.65 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.31x = 156,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,617.41/588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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