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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 868.44 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 868.44 and 254.16 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 868.44 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/868.44 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 868.44 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 220,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,722.71/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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