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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.35, 868.93 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.35, 868.93 and 189.34 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.35 : 868.93 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.35/868.93 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.35x = 868.93 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.35x = 164,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,520.56/579.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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