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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 569.11 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 569.11 and 265.14 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 569.11 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/569.11 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 569.11 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 150,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,893.83/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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