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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.27, 868.37 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.27, 868.37 and 194.43 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.27 : 868.37 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.27/868.37 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.27x = 868.37 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.27x = 168,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,836.21/579.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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