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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.99, 870.33 and 255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.99, 870.33 and 255.39 is: 383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.99 : 870.33 = 255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.99/870.33 = 255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.99x = 870.33 × 255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.99x = 222,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,273.58/579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.24

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