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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.56, 868.75 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.56, 868.75 and 290.39 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.56 : 868.75 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.56/868.75 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.56x = 868.75 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.56x = 252,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,271.24/579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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