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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.56, 868.75 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.56, 868.75 and 250.70 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.56 : 868.75 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.56/868.75 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.56x = 868.75 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.56x = 217,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,790.65/579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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