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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 854.30 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 854.30 and 281.90 is: 422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 854.30 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/854.30 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 854.30 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 240,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,822.90/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.31

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