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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 853.83 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 853.83 and 280.50 is: 420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 853.83 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/853.83 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 853.83 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 239,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,499.32/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.62

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