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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.39, 869.04 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.39, 869.04 and 250.31 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.39 : 869.04 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.39/869.04 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.39x = 869.04 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.39x = 217,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,529.40/579.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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