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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 868.02 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 868.02 and 254.16 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 868.02 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/868.02 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 868.02 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 220,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,615.96/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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