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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.30, 868.94 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.30, 868.94 and 254.67 is: 382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.30 : 868.94 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.30/868.94 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.30x = 868.94 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.30x = 221,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,292.95/579.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.00

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