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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 853.68 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 853.68 and 280.68 is: 421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 853.68 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/853.68 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 853.68 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 239,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,610.90/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.08

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