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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.25, 568.94 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.25, 568.94 and 265.23 is: 366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 568.94 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/568.94 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 568.94 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 150,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,898.63/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.04

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