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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 854.04 and 281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 854.04 and 281.01 is: 421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 854.04 = 281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/854.04 = 281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 854.04 × 281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 239,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,993.78/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.31

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