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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.13, 868.69 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.13, 868.69 and 290.56 is: 435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.13 : 868.69 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.13/868.69 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.13x = 868.69 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.13x = 252,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,406.57/579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.84

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