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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.37, 869.40 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.37, 869.40 and 209.29 is: 314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.37 : 869.40 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.37/869.40 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.37x = 869.40 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.37x = 181,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,956.73/579.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.06

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