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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 854.72 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 854.72 and 281.12 is: 421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 854.72 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/854.72 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 854.72 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 240,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,278.89/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.72

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