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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.56, 869.31 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.56, 869.31 and 254.93 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.56 : 869.31 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.56/869.31 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.56x = 869.31 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.56x = 221,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,613.20/579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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