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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.46, 869.29 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.46, 869.29 and 255.05 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.46 : 869.29 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.46/869.29 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.46x = 869.29 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.46x = 221,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,712.41/579.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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