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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.31, 869.37 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.31, 869.37 and 254.57 is: 382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.31 : 869.37 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.31/869.37 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.31x = 869.37 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.31x = 221,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,310.22/579.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.03

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