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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.25, 868.93 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.25, 868.93 and 254.44 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.25 : 868.93 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.25/868.93 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.25x = 868.93 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.25x = 221,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,091.00/579.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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