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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.60, 869.28 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.60, 869.28 and 254.64 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.60 : 869.28 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.60/869.28 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.60x = 869.28 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.60x = 221,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,353.46/579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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