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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.02, 868.59 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.02, 868.59 and 189.01 is: 283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.02 : 868.59 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.02/868.59 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.02x = 868.59 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.02x = 164,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,167.86/579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.53

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