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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.75, 869.91 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.75, 869.91 and 255.08 is: 382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.75 : 869.91 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.75/869.91 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.75x = 869.91 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.75x = 221,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,891.02/579.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.74

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