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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.25, 868.27 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.25, 868.27 and 270.84 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.25 : 868.27 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.25/868.27 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.25x = 868.27 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.25x = 235,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,165.33/579.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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