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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.18, 868.45 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.18, 868.45 and 254.37 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.18 : 868.45 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.18/868.45 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.18x = 868.45 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.18x = 220,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,907.63/579.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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