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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.65, 868.89 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.65, 868.89 and 254.96 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.65 : 868.89 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.65/868.89 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.65x = 868.89 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.65x = 221,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,532.19/579.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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