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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.40, 854.88 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.40, 854.88 and 281.76 is: 422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.40 : 854.88 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.40/854.88 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.40x = 854.88 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.40x = 240,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,870.99/570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.28

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