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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 882.36 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 882.36 and 177.53 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 882.36 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/882.36 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 882.36 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 156,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,647.58/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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