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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 870.06 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 870.06 and 255.30 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 870.06 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/870.06 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 870.06 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 222,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,126.32/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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