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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.79, 869.68 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.79, 869.68 and 195.31 is: 292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.79 : 869.68 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.79/869.68 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.79x = 869.68 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.79x = 169,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,852.85/579.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.96

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