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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 869.62 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 869.62 and 255.06 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 869.62 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/869.62 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 869.62 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 221,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,805.28/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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