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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.30, 869.15 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.30, 869.15 and 254.69 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.30 : 869.15 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.30/869.15 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.30x = 869.15 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.30x = 221,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,363.81/579.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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