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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.40, 868.55 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.40, 868.55 and 194.38 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.40 : 868.55 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.40/868.55 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.40x = 868.55 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.40x = 168,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,828.75/579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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