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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 859.59 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 859.59 and 280.76 is: 420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 859.59 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/859.59 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 859.59 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 241,332.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,332.79/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.92

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