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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 569.03 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 569.03 and 265.01 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 569.03 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/569.03 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 569.03 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 150,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,794.47/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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