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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.29, 869.54 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.29, 869.54 and 254.88 is: 382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.29 : 869.54 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.29/869.54 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.29x = 869.54 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.29x = 221,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,627.08/579.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.59

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