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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.63, 882.93 and 177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.63, 882.93 and 177.77 is: 266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.63 : 882.93 = 177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.63/882.93 = 177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.63x = 882.93 × 177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.63x = 156,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,954.05/588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.64

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