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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.66, 868.95 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.66, 868.95 and 255.24 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.66 : 868.95 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.66/868.95 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.66x = 868.95 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.66x = 221,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,790.80/579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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