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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.33, 869.04 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.33, 869.04 and 254.64 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.33 : 869.04 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.33/869.04 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.33x = 869.04 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.33x = 221,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,292.35/579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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