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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.75, 858.54 and 280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.75, 858.54 and 280.10 is: 419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.75 : 858.54 = 280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.75/858.54 = 280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.75x = 858.54 × 280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.75x = 240,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,477.05/572.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.86

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