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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 853.59 and 280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 853.59 and 280.25 is: 420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 853.59 = 280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/853.59 = 280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 853.59 × 280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 239,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,218.60/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.51

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