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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 852.93 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 852.93 and 280.13 is: 419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 852.93 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/852.93 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 852.93 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 238,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,927.02/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.99

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