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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.22, 859.61 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.22, 859.61 and 280.54 is: 420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.22 : 859.61 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.22/859.61 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.22x = 859.61 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.22x = 241,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,153.54/573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.70

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