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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.14, 853.26 and 280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.14, 853.26 and 280.42 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.14 : 853.26 = 280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.14/853.26 = 280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.14x = 853.26 × 280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.14x = 239,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,271.17/569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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