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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.44, 868.95 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.44, 868.95 and 254.63 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.44 : 868.95 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.44/868.95 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.44x = 868.95 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.44x = 221,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,256.39/579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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