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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.62, 883 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.62, 883 and 177.76 is: 266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.62 : 883 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.62/883 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.62x = 883 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.62x = 156,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,962.08/588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.66

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