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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.53, 868.59 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.53, 868.59 and 254.22 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.53 : 868.59 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.53/868.59 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.53x = 868.59 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.53x = 220,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,812.95/579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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