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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 860.14 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 860.14 and 280.80 is: 421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 860.14 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/860.14 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 860.14 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 241,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,527.31/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.41

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