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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.59, 883.01 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.59, 883.01 and 177.69 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.59 : 883.01 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.59/883.01 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.59x = 883.01 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.59x = 156,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,898.95/588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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