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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.25, 869.28 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.25, 869.28 and 254.71 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.25 : 869.28 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.25/869.28 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.25x = 869.28 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.25x = 221,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,414.31/579.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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