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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.04, 868.86 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.04, 868.86 and 254.02 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.04 : 868.86 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.04/868.86 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.04x = 868.86 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.04x = 220,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,707.82/579.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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