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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.50, 868.98 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.50, 868.98 and 189.44 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.50 : 868.98 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.50/868.98 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.50x = 868.98 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.50x = 164,619.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,619.57/579.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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