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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.98, 853.54 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.98, 853.54 and 280.36 is: 420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.98 : 853.54 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.98/853.54 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.98x = 853.54 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.98x = 239,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,298.47/568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.57

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