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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.26, 868.98 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.26, 868.98 and 189.36 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.26 : 868.98 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.26/868.98 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.26x = 868.98 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.26x = 164,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,550.05/579.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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