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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.92, 869.32 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.92, 869.32 and 255.02 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.92 : 869.32 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.92/869.32 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.92x = 869.32 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.92x = 221,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,693.99/579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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