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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 868.68 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 868.68 and 254.52 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 868.68 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/868.68 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 868.68 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 221,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,096.43/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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