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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.88, 869.18 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.88, 869.18 and 254.96 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.88 : 869.18 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.88/869.18 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.88x = 869.18 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.88x = 221,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,606.13/579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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