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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.38, 868.88 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.38, 868.88 and 189.36 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.38 : 868.88 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.38/868.88 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.38x = 868.88 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.38x = 164,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,530.17/579.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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