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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.54, 869.10 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.54, 869.10 and 290.88 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.54 : 869.10 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.54/869.10 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.54x = 869.10 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.54x = 252,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,803.81/579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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