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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.66, 853.41 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.66, 853.41 and 281.30 is: 421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.66 : 853.41 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.66/853.41 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.66x = 853.41 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.66x = 240,064.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,064.23/569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.42

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