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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569, 853.38 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569, 853.38 and 280.40 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569 : 853.38 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569/853.38 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569x = 853.38 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569x = 239,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,287.75/569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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