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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.38, 852.76 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.38, 852.76 and 280.02 is: 420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.38 : 852.76 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.38/852.76 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.38x = 852.76 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.38x = 238,786.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,786.29/568.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.12

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