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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.98, 869.40 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.98, 869.40 and 254.94 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.98 : 869.40 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.98/869.40 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.98x = 869.40 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.98x = 221,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,644.84/579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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