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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.33, 868.71 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.33, 868.71 and 189.26 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.33 : 868.71 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.33/868.71 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.33x = 868.71 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.33x = 164,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,407.16/579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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