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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.60, 869.52 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.60, 869.52 and 255.12 is: 382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.60 : 869.52 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.60/869.52 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.60x = 869.52 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.60x = 221,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,831.94/579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.73

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