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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 883.13 and 177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 883.13 and 177.79 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 883.13 = 177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/883.13 = 177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 883.13 × 177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 157,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,006.38/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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