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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.44, 869.26 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.44, 869.26 and 254.84 is: 382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.44 : 869.26 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.44/869.26 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.44x = 869.26 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.44x = 221,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,522.22/579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.30

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