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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.63, 853.14 and 280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.63, 853.14 and 280.27 is: 420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.63 : 853.14 = 280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.63/853.14 = 280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.63x = 853.14 × 280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.63x = 239,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,104.58/568.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.50

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