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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.92, 869.99 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.92, 869.99 and 255.29 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.92 : 869.99 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.92/869.99 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.92x = 869.99 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.92x = 222,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,094.12/579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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