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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 853.98 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 853.98 and 281 is: 420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 853.98 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/853.98 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 853.98 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 239,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,968.38/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.76

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