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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 869.24 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 869.24 and 254.60 is: 382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 869.24 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/869.24 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 869.24 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 221,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,308.50/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.15

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