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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.31, 869.25 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.31, 869.25 and 254.64 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.31 : 869.25 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.31/869.25 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.31x = 869.25 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.31x = 221,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,340.84/579.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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