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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 882.62 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 882.62 and 177.57 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 882.62 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/882.62 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 882.62 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 156,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,726.83/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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