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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.70, 869.96 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.70, 869.96 and 255.30 is: 383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.70 : 869.96 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.70/869.96 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.70x = 869.96 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.70x = 222,100.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,100.79/579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.13

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