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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 853.61 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 853.61 and 280.17 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 853.61 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/853.61 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 853.61 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 239,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,154.51/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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