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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 868.35 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 868.35 and 189.09 is: 283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 868.35 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/868.35 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 868.35 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 164,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,196.30/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.47

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