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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.32, 852.48 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.32, 852.48 and 280 is: 419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.32 : 852.48 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.32/852.48 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.32x = 852.48 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.32x = 238,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,694.40/569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.26

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