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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.10, 868.04 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.10, 868.04 and 254.50 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.10 : 868.04 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.10/868.04 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.10x = 868.04 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.10x = 220,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,916.18/579.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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