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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.94, 869.55 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.94, 869.55 and 245.98 is: 368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.94 : 869.55 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.94/869.55 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.94x = 869.55 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.94x = 213,891.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,891.91/579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.82

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