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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 869.26 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 869.26 and 254.44 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 869.26 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/869.26 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 869.26 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 221,174.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,174.51/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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