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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.77, 869.84 and 250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.77, 869.84 and 250.55 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.77 : 869.84 = 250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.77/869.84 = 250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.77x = 869.84 × 250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.77x = 217,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,937.01/579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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