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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.10, 868.71 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.10, 868.71 and 254.43 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.10 : 868.71 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.10/868.71 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.10x = 868.71 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.10x = 221,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,025.89/579.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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