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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.57, 1,319.19 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.57, 1,319.19 and 254.94 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.57 : 1,319.19 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.57/1,319.19 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.57x = 1,319.19 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.57x = 336,318.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,318.29/879.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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