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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.36, 868.08 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.36, 868.08 and 253.92 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.36 : 868.08 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.36/868.08 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.36x = 868.08 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.36x = 220,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,422.87/579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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