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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 882.74 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 882.74 and 177.62 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 882.74 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/882.74 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 882.74 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 156,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,795.42/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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