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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.29, 569.15 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.29, 569.15 and 265.01 is: 365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.29 : 569.15 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.29/569.15 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.29x = 569.15 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.29x = 150,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,826.27/412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.83

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