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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.56, 854.34 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.56, 854.34 and 281.20 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.56 : 854.34 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.56/854.34 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.56x = 854.34 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.56x = 240,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,240.41/569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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