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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.76, 883.32 and 177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.76, 883.32 and 177.91 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.76 : 883.32 = 177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.76/883.32 = 177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.76x = 883.32 × 177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.76x = 157,153.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,153.67/588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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